Support Worker

Support Worker Location: Forfar. Salary: GBP £9 per hour. Contract: 16 hours, 24 hours and Relief contracts available. Do you love helping people? Are you looking to work within the Health and Social Care sector? If you have a genuine passion to help and support others, and are looking for either your next career move in Health and Social Care sector, or your first role in support work, then we have the perfect role for you We have exciting opportunities for part time and relief staff members to join our team in our Forfar service area. We are looking for individuals who love helping and supporting others, in a role where they can really make a difference daily. You will work directly with adults in their own houses and out in the community; supporting them to participate in activities and develop life skills such as communication, social skills, and independence. We are looking for individuals who are nurturing, resilient, enthusiastic, reflective, adaptable and have a genuine passion for the work we deliver within Sense Scotland. Say hello to the team The Forfar team supports four individuals living in their own flats within a purpose-built building. Each individual will need support with personal care, the administration of medication, assistance with planning activities and you being involved in all aspects of their lives. The focus is on person-centred care, to make each moment count. This role could be for you if • You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users believing passionately in the rights of people with disabilities to live valued lives • You have a strong work ethic and are a team player • You have great communication skills and can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner • You can work a variety of shifts and don’t mind working hours being out with normal core hours • You have a willingness to learn and to get the most out of any training provided • Have a good knowledge of services Sense Scotland provide and hold strong values Closing date for applications is - Sunday 8th March 2020 Interviews will be held on Monday 16th March 2020 for successful applicants. For more information please visit the Sense Scotland website and download a full copy of the job description. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today to start the application process We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: • Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies • Generous annual leave entitlement - 36 days annual leave, including public holidays (pro-rata for part time hours) • Pension scheme • Training and Development • Death in Service benefit • Employee Assistance Programme • Annual Employee Awards Event • Health and wellbeing support • Free entry to top attractions in Scotland • Credit Union At Sense Scotland we recognise how hard our staff work, and help us to deliver vital support, that makes a real positive impact to the. We value the work each staff member does within the organisation, in addition to local recognition of staff’s achievements, we encourage nominations for our staff awards. Each year, nominees and winners are invited to the annual Employee Awards event where staff are recognised for their excellent commitment and achievements. Values and Commitment Our vision is for the people we work with to live meaningful and independent lives in a world which supports them to achieve their own ambitions. We work to and are committed to our Core Values. These values are derived from families and enshrine the organisation’s ethos and guide the actions of all staff. Sense Scotland’s values in practice mean we will: • Be open and honest • Recognise individual worth • Build relationships through trust • Act on the basis of individual aspirations and needs • Be accountable for our actions Sense Scotland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.